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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.58, 671.35 and 201.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.58, 671.35 and 201.01 is: 301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.58 : 671.35 = 201.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.58/671.35 = 201.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.58x = 671.35 × 201.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.58x = 134,948.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,948.06/447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.51

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