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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 615.45 and 296.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 615.45 and 296.74 is: 409.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 615.45 = 296.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/615.45 = 296.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 615.45 × 296.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 182,625.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,625.56/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.09

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