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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 673.30 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 673.30 and 189.11 is: 283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 673.30 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/673.30 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 673.30 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 127,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,325.61/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.59

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