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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.61, 670.96 and 204.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.61, 670.96 and 204.31 is: 306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.61 : 670.96 = 204.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.61/670.96 = 204.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.61x = 670.96 × 204.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.61x = 137,083.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,083.84/447.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.26

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