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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 671.93 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 671.93 and 123.35 is: 185.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 671.93 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/671.93 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 671.93 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 82,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,878.59/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.02

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