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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.97, 673.44 and 124.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.97, 673.44 and 124.33 is: 186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.97 : 673.44 = 124.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.97/673.44 = 124.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.97x = 673.44 × 124.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.97x = 83,728.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,728.80/448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.49

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