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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 615.97 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 615.97 and 396.02 is: 545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 615.97 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/615.97 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 615.97 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 243,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,938.47/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.82

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