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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.67, 615.02 and 391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.67, 615.02 and 391.10 is: 538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.67 : 615.02 = 391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.67/615.02 = 391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.67x = 615.02 × 391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.67x = 240,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,529.29/446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.49

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