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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.79, 616.62 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.79, 616.62 and 272.24 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.79 : 616.62 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.79/616.62 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.79x = 616.62 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.79x = 167,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,868.63/446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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