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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 615.44 and 304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 615.44 and 304.30 is: 419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 615.44 = 304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/615.44 = 304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 615.44 × 304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 187,278.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,278.39/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.87

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