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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 615.88 and 313.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 615.88 and 313.83 is: 432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 615.88 = 313.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/615.88 = 313.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 615.88 × 313.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 193,281.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,281.62/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.75

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