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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 615.42 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 615.42 and 348.08 is: 479.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 615.42 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/615.42 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 615.42 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 214,215.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,215.39/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.79

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