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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.97, 616.92 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.97, 616.92 and 314.84 is: 434.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.97 : 616.92 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.97/616.92 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.97x = 616.92 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.97x = 194,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,227.98/446.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.55

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