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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.63, 616.34 and 291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.63, 616.34 and 291.38 is: 402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.63 : 616.34 = 291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.63/616.34 = 291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.63x = 616.34 × 291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.63x = 179,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,586.80/446.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.10

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