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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 615.57 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 615.57 and 290.66 is: 401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 615.57 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/615.57 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 615.57 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 178,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,921.58/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.01

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