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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.89, 615.35 and 420.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.89, 615.35 and 420.91 is: 579.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.89 : 615.35 = 420.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.89/615.35 = 420.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.89x = 615.35 × 420.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.89x = 259,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,001.79/446.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.57

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