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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 616.82 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 616.82 and 393.36 is: 543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 616.82 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/616.82 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 616.82 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 242,632.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,632.32/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.68

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