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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.15, 615.26 and 347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.15, 615.26 and 347.87 is: 479.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.15 : 615.26 = 347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.15/615.26 = 347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.15x = 615.26 × 347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.15x = 214,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,028.76/446.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.72

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