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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.60, 618.04 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.60, 618.04 and 300.40 is: 414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.60 : 618.04 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.60/618.04 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.60x = 618.04 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.60x = 185,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,659.22/447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.79

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