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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.90, 671.84 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.90, 671.84 and 123.30 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.90 : 671.84 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.90/671.84 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.90x = 671.84 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.90x = 82,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,837.87/447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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