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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.89, 673.62 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.89, 673.62 and 205.62 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.89 : 673.62 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.89/673.62 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.89x = 673.62 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.89x = 138,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,509.74/448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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