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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.84, 618.26 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.84, 618.26 and 301.25 is: 415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.84 : 618.26 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.84/618.26 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.84x = 618.26 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.84x = 186,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,246.23/447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.88

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