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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.54, 615.64 and 306.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.54, 615.64 and 306.41 is: 422.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.54 : 615.64 = 306.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.54/615.64 = 306.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.54x = 615.64 × 306.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.54x = 188,638.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,638.25/446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.44

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