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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.49, 615.69 and 436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.49, 615.69 and 436.43 is: 601.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.49 : 615.69 = 436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.49/615.69 = 436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.49x = 615.69 × 436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.49x = 268,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,705.59/446.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.82

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