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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.83, 671.75 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.83, 671.75 and 123.22 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.83 : 671.75 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.83/671.75 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.83x = 671.75 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.83x = 82,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,773.04/447.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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