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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 616.44 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 616.44 and 359.68 is: 496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 616.44 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/616.44 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 616.44 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 221,721.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,721.14/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.64

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