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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.39, 615.23 and 376.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.39, 615.23 and 376.63 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.39 : 615.23 = 376.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.39/615.23 = 376.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.39x = 615.23 × 376.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.39x = 231,714.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,714.07/446.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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