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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 615.87 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 615.87 and 359.22 is: 495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 615.87 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/615.87 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 615.87 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 221,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,232.82/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.26

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