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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.87, 616.85 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.87, 616.85 and 400.16 is: 552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.87 : 616.85 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.87/616.85 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.87x = 616.85 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.87x = 246,838.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,838.70/446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.37

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