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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.85, 617.13 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.85, 617.13 and 384.84 is: 531.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.85 : 617.13 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.85/617.13 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.85x = 617.13 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.85x = 237,496.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,496.31/446.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.49

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