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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.67, 617.10 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.67, 617.10 and 439.80 is: 607.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.67 : 617.10 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.67/617.10 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.67x = 617.10 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.67x = 271,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,400.58/446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.61

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