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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.40, 615.90 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.40, 615.90 and 271.80 is: 375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.40 : 615.90 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.40/615.90 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.40x = 615.90 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.40x = 167,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,401.62/446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.00

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