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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.34, 616.23 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.34, 616.23 and 291.18 is: 402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.34 : 616.23 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.34/616.23 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.34x = 616.23 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.34x = 179,433.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,433.85/446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.01

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