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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.71, 672.99 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.71, 672.99 and 124 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.71 : 672.99 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.71/672.99 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.71x = 672.99 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.71x = 83,450.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,450.76/448.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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