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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.78, 671.28 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.78, 671.28 and 204.30 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.78 : 671.28 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.78/671.28 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.78x = 671.28 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.78x = 137,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,142.50/447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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