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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.60, 617.76 and 300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.60, 617.76 and 300.18 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.60 : 617.76 = 300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.60/617.76 = 300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.60x = 617.76 × 300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.60x = 185,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,439.20/447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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