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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.13, 615.84 and 291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.13, 615.84 and 291.33 is: 402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.13 : 615.84 = 291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.13/615.84 = 291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.13x = 615.84 × 291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.13x = 179,409.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,409.59/446.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.15

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