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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.78, 616.86 and 291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.78, 616.86 and 291.80 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.78 : 616.86 = 291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.78/616.86 = 291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.78x = 616.86 × 291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.78x = 179,999.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,999.75/446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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