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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.10, 615.36 and 314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.10, 615.36 and 314.88 is: 434.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.10 : 615.36 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.10/615.36 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.10x = 615.36 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.10x = 193,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,764.56/446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.35

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