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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.79, 617.73 and 300.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.79, 617.73 and 300.23 is: 414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.79 : 617.73 = 300.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.79/617.73 = 300.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.79x = 617.73 × 300.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.79x = 185,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,461.08/447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.17

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