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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 671.58 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 671.58 and 204.18 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 671.58 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/671.58 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 671.58 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 137,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,123.20/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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