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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 615.04 and 425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 615.04 and 425.60 is: 586.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 615.04 = 425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/615.04 = 425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 615.04 × 425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 261,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,761.02/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.54

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