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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.22, 615.13 and 288.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.22, 615.13 and 288.83 is: 398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.22 : 615.13 = 288.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.22/615.13 = 288.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.22x = 615.13 × 288.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.22x = 177,668.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,668.81/446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.16

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