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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.79, 672.84 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.79, 672.84 and 175.07 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.79 : 672.84 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.79/672.84 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.79x = 672.84 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.79x = 117,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,797.47/448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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