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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 671.76 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 671.76 and 204.20 is: 306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 671.76 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/671.76 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 671.76 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 137,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,173.39/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.29

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