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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.77, 616.71 and 315.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.77, 616.71 and 315.91 is: 436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.77 : 616.71 = 315.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.77/616.71 = 315.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.77x = 616.71 × 315.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.77x = 194,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,824.86/446.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.07

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