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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 673.29 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 673.29 and 205.26 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 673.29 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/673.29 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 673.29 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 138,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,199.51/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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