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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.99, 617.19 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.99, 617.19 and 348.57 is: 481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.99 : 617.19 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.99/617.19 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.99x = 617.19 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.99x = 215,132.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,132.61/446.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.30

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