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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 615 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446, 615 and 306.32 is: 422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 615 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/615 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 615 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 188,386.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,386.80/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.39

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