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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 615.78 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 615.78 and 341.60 is: 471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 615.78 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/615.78 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 615.78 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 210,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,350.45/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.13

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