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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 618.27 and 300.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 618.27 and 300.73 is: 415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 618.27 = 300.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/618.27 = 300.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 618.27 × 300.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 185,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,932.34/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.07

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