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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.79, 673.31 and 140.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.79, 673.31 and 140.69 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.79 : 673.31 = 140.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.79/673.31 = 140.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.79x = 673.31 × 140.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.79x = 94,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,726.23/448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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