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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 616.07 and 313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 616.07 and 313.91 is: 432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 616.07 = 313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/616.07 = 313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 616.07 × 313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 193,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,385.88/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.75

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