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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.30, 616.19 and 289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.30, 616.19 and 289.31 is: 399.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.30 : 616.19 = 289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.30/616.19 = 289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.30x = 616.19 × 289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.30x = 178,269.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,269.93/446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.44

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