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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 617.88 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 617.88 and 394.98 is: 546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 617.88 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/617.88 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 617.88 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 244,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,050.24/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.41

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