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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 669.78 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 669.78 and 203.40 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 669.78 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/669.78 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 669.78 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 136,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,233.25/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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