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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 617.76 and 300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 617.76 and 300.34 is: 414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 617.76 = 300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/617.76 = 300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 617.76 × 300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 185,538.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,538.04/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.37

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