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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.02, 615.60 and 306.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.02, 615.60 and 306.42 is: 422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.02 : 615.60 = 306.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.02/615.60 = 306.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.02x = 615.60 × 306.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.02x = 188,632.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,632.15/446.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.92

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