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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.79, 616.71 and 313.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.79, 616.71 and 313.95 is: 433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.79 : 616.71 = 313.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.79/616.71 = 313.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.79x = 616.71 × 313.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.79x = 193,616.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,616.10/446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.35

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