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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.82, 672.97 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.82, 672.97 and 205.11 is: 307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.82 : 672.97 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.82/672.97 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.82x = 672.97 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.82x = 138,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,032.88/448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.55

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