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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.60, 671.36 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.60, 671.36 and 122.98 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.60 : 671.36 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.60/671.36 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.60x = 671.36 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.60x = 82,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,563.85/447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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