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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 671.18 and 122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 671.18 and 122.89 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 671.18 = 122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/671.18 = 122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 671.18 × 122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 82,481.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,481.31/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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