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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.16, 615.30 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.16, 615.30 and 351.68 is: 485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.16 : 615.30 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.16/615.30 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.16x = 615.30 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.16x = 216,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,388.70/446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.00

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