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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 615.52 and 417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 615.52 and 417.46 is: 575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 615.52 = 417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/615.52 = 417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 615.52 × 417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 256,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,954.98/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.31

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