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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.82, 618.20 and 300.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.82, 618.20 and 300.55 is: 414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.82 : 618.20 = 300.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.82/618.20 = 300.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.82x = 618.20 × 300.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.82x = 185,800.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,800.01/447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.90

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