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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.55, 615.90 and 341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.55, 615.90 and 341.38 is: 470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.55 : 615.90 = 341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.55/615.90 = 341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.55x = 615.90 × 341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.55x = 210,252.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,252.70/446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.84

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