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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.96, 616.20 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.96, 616.20 and 382.16 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.96 : 616.20 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.96/616.20 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.96x = 616.20 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.96x = 235,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,486.99/446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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