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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.99, 671.85 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.99, 671.85 and 204.72 is: 307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.99 : 671.85 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.99/671.85 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.99x = 671.85 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.99x = 137,541.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,541.13/447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.02

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