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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.80, 673 and 140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.80, 673 and 140.57 is: 210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.80 : 673 = 140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.80/673 = 140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.80x = 673 × 140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.80x = 94,603.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,603.61/448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.79

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