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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.66, 617.46 and 298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.66, 617.46 and 298.29 is: 411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.66 : 617.46 = 298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.66/617.46 = 298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.66x = 617.46 × 298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.66x = 184,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,182.14/447.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.43

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