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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.63, 671.47 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.63, 671.47 and 123.02 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.63 : 671.47 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.63/671.47 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.63x = 671.47 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.63x = 82,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,604.24/447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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