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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.23, 614.23 and 393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.23, 614.23 and 393.58 is: 541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.23 : 614.23 = 393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.23/614.23 = 393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.23x = 614.23 × 393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.23x = 241,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,748.64/446.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.76

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