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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 672.90 and 205.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 672.90 and 205.17 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 672.90 = 205.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/672.90 = 205.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 672.90 × 205.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 138,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,058.89/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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