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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.23, 615.88 and 271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.23, 615.88 and 271.58 is: 374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.23 : 615.88 = 271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.23/615.88 = 271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.23x = 615.88 × 271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.23x = 167,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,260.69/446.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.83

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