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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 615.69 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 615.69 and 313.96 is: 432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 615.69 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/615.69 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 615.69 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 193,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,302.03/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.73

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