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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 673.44 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 673.44 and 140.79 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 673.44 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/673.44 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 673.44 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 94,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,813.62/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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