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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.40, 615.96 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.40, 615.96 and 271.71 is: 374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.40 : 615.96 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.40/615.96 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.40x = 615.96 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.40x = 167,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,362.49/446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.92

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