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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.75, 616.83 and 363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.75, 616.83 and 363.73 is: 502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.75 : 616.83 = 363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.75/616.83 = 363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.75x = 616.83 × 363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.75x = 224,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,359.58/446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.20

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