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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.06, 615.58 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.06, 615.58 and 291.08 is: 401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.06 : 615.58 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.06/615.58 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.06x = 615.58 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.06x = 179,183.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,183.84/446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.70

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