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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 615.87 and 271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 615.87 and 271.62 is: 374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 615.87 = 271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/615.87 = 271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 615.87 × 271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 167,282.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,282.61/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.81

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