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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.46, 616.56 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.46, 616.56 and 354.18 is: 489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.46 : 616.56 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.46/616.56 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.46x = 616.56 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.46x = 218,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,373.22/446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.12

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