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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 615.80 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 615.80 and 296.73 is: 409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 615.80 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/615.80 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 615.80 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 182,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,727.08/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.54

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