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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.39, 615.43 and 306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.39, 615.43 and 306.26 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.39 : 615.43 = 306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.39/615.43 = 306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.39x = 615.43 × 306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.39x = 188,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,480.78/446.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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