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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.86, 616.35 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.86, 616.35 and 297.55 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.86 : 616.35 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.86/616.35 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.86x = 616.35 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.86x = 183,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,394.94/446.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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