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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.70, 617.80 and 300.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.70, 617.80 and 300.31 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.70 : 617.80 = 300.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.70/617.80 = 300.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.70x = 617.80 × 300.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.70x = 185,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,530.02/447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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