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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 615.48 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 615.48 and 291.12 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 615.48 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/615.48 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 615.48 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 179,178.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,178.54/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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