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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.36, 615.76 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.36, 615.76 and 315.44 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.36 : 615.76 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.36/615.76 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.36x = 615.76 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.36x = 194,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,235.33/446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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