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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.91, 616.23 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.91, 616.23 and 376.86 is: 519.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.91 : 616.23 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.91/616.23 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.91x = 616.23 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.91x = 232,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,232.44/446.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.64

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