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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.38, 670.96 and 203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.38, 670.96 and 203.86 is: 305.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.38 : 670.96 = 203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.38/670.96 = 203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.38x = 670.96 × 203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.38x = 136,777.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,777.53/447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.73

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