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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.35, 617.24 and 300.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.35, 617.24 and 300.41 is: 414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.35 : 617.24 = 300.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.35/617.24 = 300.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.35x = 617.24 × 300.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.35x = 185,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,420.48/447.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.49

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