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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.67, 615.78 and 359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.67, 615.78 and 359.19 is: 495.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.67 : 615.78 = 359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.67/615.78 = 359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.67x = 615.78 × 359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.67x = 221,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,182.02/446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.18

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