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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.82, 618.21 and 298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.82, 618.21 and 298.70 is: 412.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.82 : 618.21 = 298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.82/618.21 = 298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.82x = 618.21 × 298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.82x = 184,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,656.56/447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.34

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