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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 615.42 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 615.42 and 384.32 is: 529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 615.42 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/615.42 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 615.42 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 236,518.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,518.21/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.98

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