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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 616.48 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 616.48 and 299.84 is: 413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 616.48 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/616.48 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 616.48 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 184,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,845.36/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.28

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