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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 673.56 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 673.56 and 205.50 is: 308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 673.56 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/673.56 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 673.56 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 138,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,416.58/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.33

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