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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 617.85 and 394.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 617.85 and 394.95 is: 546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 617.85 = 394.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/617.85 = 394.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 617.85 × 394.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 244,019.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,019.86/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.27

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