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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 673.38 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 673.38 and 124.28 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 673.38 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/673.38 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 673.38 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 83,684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,684.30/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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