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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 615.94 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 615.94 and 341.16 is: 470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 615.94 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/615.94 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 615.94 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 210,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,134.91/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.86

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