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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 617.22 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 617.22 and 300.50 is: 414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 617.22 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/617.22 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 617.22 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 185,471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,471.52/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.85

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