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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.95, 673.11 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.95, 673.11 and 205.14 is: 307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.95 : 673.11 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.95/673.11 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.95x = 673.11 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.95x = 138,081.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,081.79/448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.57

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