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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.01, 617.20 and 299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.01, 617.20 and 299.99 is: 414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.01 : 617.20 = 299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.01/617.20 = 299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.01x = 617.20 × 299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.01x = 185,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,154.62/447.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.21

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