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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 672.20 and 205.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 672.20 and 205.49 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 672.20 = 205.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/672.20 = 205.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 672.20 × 205.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 138,131.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,131.80/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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