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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.01, 635.56 and 446.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.01, 635.56 and 446.67 is: 615.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.01 : 635.56 = 446.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.01/635.56 = 446.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.01x = 635.56 × 446.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.01x = 283,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,885.59/461.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.79

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