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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 615.39 and 348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 615.39 and 348.01 is: 479.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 615.39 = 348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/615.39 = 348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 615.39 × 348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 214,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,161.87/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.71

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