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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 671.25 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 671.25 and 122.87 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 671.25 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/671.25 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 671.25 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 82,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,476.49/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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