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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.84, 616.07 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.84, 616.07 and 289.20 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.84 : 616.07 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.84/616.07 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.84x = 616.07 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.84x = 178,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,162.92/446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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