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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 615.48 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 615.48 and 348.18 is: 479.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 615.48 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/615.48 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 615.48 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 214,297.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,297.83/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.86

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