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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.62, 616.32 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.62, 616.32 and 247.46 is: 341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.62 : 616.32 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.62/616.32 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.62x = 616.32 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.62x = 152,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,514.24/446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.49

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