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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 670.41 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 670.41 and 203.85 is: 305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 670.41 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/670.41 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 670.41 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 136,663.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,663.08/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.51

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