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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 671.72 and 201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 671.72 and 201.13 is: 301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 671.72 = 201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/671.72 = 201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 671.72 × 201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 135,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,098.68/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.75

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