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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.64, 617.96 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.64, 617.96 and 300.42 is: 414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.64 : 617.96 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.64/617.96 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.64x = 617.96 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.64x = 185,648.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,648.29/447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.73

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