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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.95, 616.71 and 307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.95, 616.71 and 307.18 is: 423.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.95 : 616.71 = 307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.95/616.71 = 307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.95x = 616.71 × 307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.95x = 189,440.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,440.98/446.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.85

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