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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.67, 616.30 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.67, 616.30 and 271.98 is: 375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.67 : 616.30 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.67/616.30 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.67x = 616.30 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.67x = 167,621.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,621.27/446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.27

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