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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 672.16 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 672.16 and 204.68 is: 307.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 672.16 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/672.16 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 672.16 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 137,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,577.71/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.12

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