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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.99, 617.09 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.99, 617.09 and 299.88 is: 414.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.99 : 617.09 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.99/617.09 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.99x = 617.09 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.99x = 185,051.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,051.45/446.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.00

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