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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.87, 671.59 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.87, 671.59 and 201.15 is: 301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.87 : 671.59 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.87/671.59 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.87x = 671.59 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.87x = 135,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,090.33/447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.63

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