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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.96, 616.38 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.96, 616.38 and 315.56 is: 435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.96 : 616.38 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.96/616.38 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.96x = 616.38 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.96x = 194,504.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,504.87/446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.17

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