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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.99, 618.21 and 300.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.99, 618.21 and 300.57 is: 414.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.99 : 618.21 = 300.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.99/618.21 = 300.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.99x = 618.21 × 300.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.99x = 185,815.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,815.38/447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.78

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