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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 617.04 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 617.04 and 291.84 is: 402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 617.04 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/617.04 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 617.04 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 180,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,076.95/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.96

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