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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.34, 615.66 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.34, 615.66 and 376.86 is: 519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.34 : 615.66 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.34/615.66 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.34x = 615.66 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.34x = 232,017.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,017.63/446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.82

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