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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.27, 615.47 and 271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.27, 615.47 and 271.31 is: 374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.27 : 615.47 = 271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.27/615.47 = 271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.27x = 615.47 × 271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.27x = 166,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,978.73/446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.17

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