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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.43, 615.95 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.43, 615.95 and 387.32 is: 534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.43 : 615.95 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.43/615.95 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.43x = 615.95 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.43x = 238,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,570.81/446.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.40

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