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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.60, 670.86 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.60, 670.86 and 203.88 is: 305.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.60 : 670.86 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.60/670.86 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.60x = 670.86 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.60x = 136,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,774.94/447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.57

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