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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.09, 615.11 and 306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.09, 615.11 and 306.27 is: 422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.09 : 615.11 = 306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.09/615.11 = 306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.09x = 615.11 × 306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.09x = 188,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,388.21/446.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.31

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