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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 616.84 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 616.84 and 297.86 is: 410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 616.84 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/616.84 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 616.84 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 183,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,731.96/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.81

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