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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.45, 671.37 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.45, 671.37 and 204.18 is: 306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.45 : 671.37 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.45/671.37 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.45x = 671.37 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.45x = 137,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,080.33/447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.36

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