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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 671.84 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 671.84 and 123.31 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 671.84 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/671.84 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 671.84 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 82,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,840.61/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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