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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.90, 673.71 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.90, 673.71 and 243.61 is: 365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.90 : 673.71 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.90/673.71 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.90x = 673.71 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.90x = 164,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,122.49/448.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.61

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