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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 672.50 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 672.50 and 204.73 is: 306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 672.50 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/672.50 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 672.50 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 137,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,679.76/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.81

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