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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.49, 671.24 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.49, 671.24 and 204.08 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.49 : 671.24 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.49/671.24 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.49x = 671.24 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.49x = 136,985.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,985.64/447.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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