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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.37, 615.39 and 313.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.37, 615.39 and 313.41 is: 432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.37 : 615.39 = 313.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.37/615.39 = 313.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.37x = 615.39 × 313.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.37x = 192,870.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,870.51/446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.09

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