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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.38, 671.04 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.38, 671.04 and 122.78 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.38 : 671.04 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.38/671.04 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.38x = 671.04 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.38x = 82,390.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,390.29/447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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