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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 615.40 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 615.40 and 387.84 is: 534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 615.40 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/615.40 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 615.40 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 238,674.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,674.61/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.05

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