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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 671.09 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 671.09 and 122.72 is: 184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 671.09 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/671.09 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 671.09 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 82,352.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,352.20/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.10

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