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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 670.78 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 670.78 and 203.82 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 670.78 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/670.78 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 670.78 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 136,716.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,716.12/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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