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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.84, 618.38 and 298.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.84, 618.38 and 298.61 is: 412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.84 : 618.38 = 298.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.84/618.38 = 298.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.84x = 618.38 × 298.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.84x = 184,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,649.87/447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.31

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