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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.60, 671.32 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.60, 671.32 and 204.07 is: 306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.60 : 671.32 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.60/671.32 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.60x = 671.32 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.60x = 136,992.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,992.92/447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.06

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