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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 616.20 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 616.20 and 291.54 is: 402.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 616.20 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/616.20 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 616.20 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 179,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,646.95/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.11

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