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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.33, 616.97 and 299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.33, 616.97 and 299.91 is: 413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.33 : 616.97 = 299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.33/616.97 = 299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.33x = 616.97 × 299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.33x = 185,036.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,036.22/447.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.65

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