Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 671.76 and 155.43
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 447.89, 671.76 and 155.43 is: 233.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447.89 : 671.76 = 155.43 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447.89/671.76 = 155.43/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447.89x = 671.76 × 155.43 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447.89x = 104,411.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,411.66/447.89 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233.12
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