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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 616.16 and 347.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 616.16 and 347.83 is: 480.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 616.16 = 347.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/616.16 = 347.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 616.16 × 347.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 214,318.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,318.93/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.28

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