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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 671.75 and 407.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 671.75 and 407.91 is: 614.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 671.75 = 407.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/671.75 = 407.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 671.75 × 407.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 274,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,011.50/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.12

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