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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.69, 615.84 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.69, 615.84 and 341.84 is: 471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.69 : 615.84 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.69/615.84 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.69x = 615.84 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.69x = 210,518.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,518.75/446.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.29

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