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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.47, 616.21 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.47, 616.21 and 341.42 is: 471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.47 : 616.21 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.47/616.21 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.47x = 616.21 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.47x = 210,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,382.48/446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.22

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