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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.94, 615.92 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.94, 615.92 and 315.72 is: 435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.94 : 615.92 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.94/615.92 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.94x = 615.92 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.94x = 194,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,456.68/446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.08

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