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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.85, 616.97 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.85, 616.97 and 289.58 is: 399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.85 : 616.97 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.85/616.97 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.85x = 616.97 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.85x = 178,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,659.81/446.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.82

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