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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 616.80 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 616.80 and 299.82 is: 413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 616.80 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/616.80 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 616.80 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 184,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,928.98/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.60

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