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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.62, 615.03 and 384.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.62, 615.03 and 384.37 is: 529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.62 : 615.03 = 384.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.62/615.03 = 384.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.62x = 615.03 × 384.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.62x = 236,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,399.08/446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.31

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