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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.99, 672.51 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.99, 672.51 and 204.53 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.99 : 672.51 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.99/672.51 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.99x = 672.51 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.99x = 137,545.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,545.11/447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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