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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 616.22 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 616.22 and 315.42 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 616.22 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/616.22 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 616.22 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 194,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,368.90/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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