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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 616.34 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 616.34 and 297.56 is: 410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 616.34 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/616.34 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 616.34 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 183,398.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,398.13/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.51

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