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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.84, 672.36 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.84, 672.36 and 205.03 is: 307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.84 : 672.36 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.84/672.36 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.84x = 672.36 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.84x = 137,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,853.97/448.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.13

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