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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.89, 616.26 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.89, 616.26 and 373.18 is: 514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.89 : 616.26 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.89/616.26 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.89x = 616.26 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.89x = 229,975.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,975.91/446.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.61

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