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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.73, 615.82 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.73, 615.82 and 313.54 is: 432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.73 : 615.82 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.73/615.82 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.73x = 615.82 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.73x = 193,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,086.53/446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.23

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