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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 615.94 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 615.94 and 306.30 is: 422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 615.94 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/615.94 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 615.94 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 188,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,662.42/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.61

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