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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.52, 615.81 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.52, 615.81 and 271.80 is: 374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.52 : 615.81 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.52/615.81 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.52x = 615.81 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.52x = 167,377.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,377.16/446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.85

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