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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.20, 615.73 and 298.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.20, 615.73 and 298.81 is: 412.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.20 : 615.73 = 298.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.20/615.73 = 298.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.20x = 615.73 × 298.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.20x = 183,986.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,986.28/446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.34

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