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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 612.59 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 612.59 and 405.18 is: 555.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 612.59 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/612.59 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 612.59 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 248,207.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,207.19/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.57

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