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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 671.15 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 671.15 and 122.79 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 671.15 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/671.15 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 671.15 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 82,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,410.51/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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