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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 615.48 and 298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446, 615.48 and 298.40 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 615.48 = 298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/615.48 = 298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 615.48 × 298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 183,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,659.23/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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