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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.71, 616.67 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.71, 616.67 and 297.58 is: 410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.71 : 616.67 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.71/616.67 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.71x = 616.67 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.71x = 183,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,510.17/446.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.81

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