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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.29, 615.60 and 289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.29, 615.60 and 289.12 is: 398.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.29 : 615.60 = 289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.29/615.60 = 289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.29x = 615.60 × 289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.29x = 177,982.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,982.27/446.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.80

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