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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.09, 615.83 and 340.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.09, 615.83 and 340.31 is: 469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.09 : 615.83 = 340.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.09/615.83 = 340.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.09x = 615.83 × 340.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.09x = 209,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,573.11/446.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.80

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