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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 616.68 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 616.68 and 359.44 is: 496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 616.68 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/616.68 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 616.68 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 221,659.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,659.46/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.50

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