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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.01, 670.49 and 154.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.01, 670.49 and 154.57 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.01 : 670.49 = 154.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.01/670.49 = 154.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.01x = 670.49 × 154.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.01x = 103,636.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,636.87/447.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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