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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.64, 671.40 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.64, 671.40 and 122.98 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.64 : 671.40 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.64/671.40 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.64x = 671.40 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.64x = 82,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,568.77/447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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