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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.74, 617.94 and 300.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.74, 617.94 and 300.68 is: 414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.74 : 617.94 = 300.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.74/617.94 = 300.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.74x = 617.94 × 300.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.74x = 185,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,802.20/447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.98

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