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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.40, 614.88 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.40, 614.88 and 342.72 is: 472.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.40 : 614.88 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.40/614.88 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.40x = 614.88 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.40x = 210,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,731.67/446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.07

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