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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.30, 615.55 and 341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.30, 615.55 and 341.13 is: 470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.30 : 615.55 = 341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.30/615.55 = 341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.30x = 615.55 × 341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.30x = 209,980.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,980.69/446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.49

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