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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 668.52 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 668.52 and 301.50 is: 451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 668.52 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/668.52 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 668.52 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 201,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,558.78/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.88

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