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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 615.68 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 615.68 and 415.04 is: 572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 615.68 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/615.68 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 615.68 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 255,531.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,531.83/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.58

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