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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 615.98 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 615.98 and 307.08 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 615.98 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/615.98 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 615.98 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 189,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,155.14/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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