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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.71, 673.08 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.71, 673.08 and 205.32 is: 307.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.71 : 673.08 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.71/673.08 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.71x = 673.08 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.71x = 138,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,196.79/448.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.99

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