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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 616.45 and 399.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 616.45 and 399.87 is: 551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 616.45 = 399.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/616.45 = 399.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 616.45 × 399.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 246,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,499.86/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.97

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