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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 670.48 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 670.48 and 158.44 is: 237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 670.48 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/670.48 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 670.48 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 106,230.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,230.85/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.65

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