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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.92, 617.90 and 300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.92, 617.90 and 300.64 is: 414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.92 : 617.90 = 300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.92/617.90 = 300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.92x = 617.90 × 300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.92x = 185,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,765.46/447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.73

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