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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.26, 616.20 and 289.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.26, 616.20 and 289.18 is: 399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.26 : 616.20 = 289.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.26/616.20 = 289.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.26x = 616.20 × 289.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.26x = 178,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,192.72/446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.30

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