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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.91, 616.59 and 289.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.91, 616.59 and 289.75 is: 399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.91 : 616.59 = 289.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.91/616.59 = 289.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.91x = 616.59 × 289.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.91x = 178,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,655.99/446.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.76

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