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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 671.21 and 298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 671.21 and 298.99 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 671.21 = 298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/671.21 = 298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 671.21 × 298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 200,685.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,685.08/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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