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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.52, 616.68 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.52, 616.68 and 430.32 is: 594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.52 : 616.68 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.52/616.68 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.52x = 616.68 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.52x = 265,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,369.74/446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.31

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