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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.83, 671.74 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.83, 671.74 and 123.19 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.83 : 671.74 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.83/671.74 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.83x = 671.74 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.83x = 82,751.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,751.65/447.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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