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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.99, 618.47 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.99, 618.47 and 300.88 is: 415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.99 : 618.47 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.99/618.47 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.99x = 618.47 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.99x = 186,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,085.25/447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.38

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