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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.82, 671.65 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.82, 671.65 and 123.12 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.82 : 671.65 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.82/671.65 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.82x = 671.65 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.82x = 82,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,693.24/447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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