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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.67, 671.46 and 123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.67, 671.46 and 123.07 is: 184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.67 : 671.46 = 123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.67/671.46 = 123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.67x = 671.46 × 123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.67x = 82,636.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,636.58/447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.59

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