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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 673.02 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 673.02 and 124.02 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 673.02 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/673.02 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 673.02 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 83,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,467.94/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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