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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 615.52 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 615.52 and 289.14 is: 398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 615.52 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/615.52 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 615.52 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 177,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,971.45/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.41

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