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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.67, 671.44 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.67, 671.44 and 123.01 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.67 : 671.44 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.67/671.44 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.67x = 671.44 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.67x = 82,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,593.83/447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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