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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.45, 617.45 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.45, 617.45 and 300.06 is: 414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.45 : 617.45 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.45/617.45 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.45x = 617.45 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.45x = 185,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,272.05/447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.06

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