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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.91, 673.49 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.91, 673.49 and 205.64 is: 308.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.91 : 673.49 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.91/673.49 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.91x = 673.49 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.91x = 138,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,493.12/448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.51

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