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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.89, 673.34 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.89, 673.34 and 124.25 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.89 : 673.34 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.89/673.34 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.89x = 673.34 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.89x = 83,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,664.18/448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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