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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 671.70 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 671.70 and 204.24 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 671.70 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/671.70 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 671.70 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 137,188.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,188.01/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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