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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.61, 616.12 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.61, 616.12 and 306.75 is: 423.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.61 : 616.12 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.61/616.12 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.61x = 616.12 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.61x = 188,994.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,994.81/446.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.18

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