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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.81, 615.74 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.81, 615.74 and 384.62 is: 530.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.81 : 615.74 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.81/615.74 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.81x = 615.74 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.81x = 236,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,820.92/446.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.03

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