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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.47, 671.14 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.47, 671.14 and 122.77 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.47 : 671.14 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.47/671.14 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.47x = 671.14 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.47x = 82,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,392.38/447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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