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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.98, 616.98 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.98, 616.98 and 272.32 is: 375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.98 : 616.98 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.98/616.98 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.98x = 616.98 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.98x = 168,015.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,015.99/446.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.89

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