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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 671.87 and 204.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 671.87 and 204.57 is: 306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 671.87 = 204.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/671.87 = 204.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 671.87 × 204.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 137,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,444.96/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.88

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