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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.94, 671.97 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.94, 671.97 and 204.49 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.94 : 671.97 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.94/671.97 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.94x = 671.97 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.94x = 137,411.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,411.15/447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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