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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.78, 673.40 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.78, 673.40 and 205.37 is: 308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.78 : 673.40 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.78/673.40 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.78x = 673.40 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.78x = 138,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,292.53/448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.15

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