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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 617.46 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 617.46 and 300.32 is: 414.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 617.46 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/617.46 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 617.46 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 185,435.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,435.59/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.77

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