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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.84, 673.34 and 205.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.84, 673.34 and 205.39 is: 308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.84 : 673.34 = 205.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.84/673.34 = 205.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.84x = 673.34 × 205.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.84x = 138,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,293.91/448.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.11

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