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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.49, 671.28 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.49, 671.28 and 122.88 is: 184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.49 : 671.28 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.49/671.28 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.49x = 671.28 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.49x = 82,486.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,486.89/447.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.33

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