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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.64, 670.91 and 203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.64, 670.91 and 203.83 is: 305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.64 : 670.91 = 203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.64/670.91 = 203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.64x = 670.91 × 203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.64x = 136,751.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,751.59/447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.49

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