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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.99, 673.36 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.99, 673.36 and 175.02 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.99 : 673.36 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.99/673.36 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.99x = 673.36 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.99x = 117,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,850.59/448.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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