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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.46, 617.26 and 300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.46, 617.26 and 300.10 is: 413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.46 : 617.26 = 300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.46/617.26 = 300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.46x = 617.26 × 300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.46x = 185,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,239.73/447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.98

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