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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.10, 615.88 and 327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.10, 615.88 and 327.98 is: 452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.10 : 615.88 = 327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.10/615.88 = 327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.10x = 615.88 × 327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.10x = 201,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,996.32/446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.81

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