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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.50, 615.49 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.50, 615.49 and 384 is: 529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.50 : 615.49 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.50/615.49 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.50x = 615.49 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.50x = 236,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,348.16/446.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.34

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