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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 671.96 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 671.96 and 243 is: 363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 671.96 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/671.96 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 671.96 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 163,286.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,286.28/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.73

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