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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.26, 615.86 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.26, 615.86 and 291.02 is: 401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.26 : 615.86 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.26/615.86 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.26x = 615.86 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.26x = 179,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,227.58/446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.62

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