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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.32, 615.72 and 315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.32, 615.72 and 315.51 is: 435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.32 : 615.72 = 315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.32/615.72 = 315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.32x = 615.72 × 315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.32x = 194,265.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,265.82/446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.26

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