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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 615.06 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 615.06 and 329.64 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 615.06 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/615.06 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 615.06 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 202,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,748.38/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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