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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.98, 616.76 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.98, 616.76 and 255.35 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.98 : 616.76 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.98/616.76 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.98x = 616.76 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.98x = 157,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,489.67/446.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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