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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.05, 668.40 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.05, 668.40 and 301.60 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.05 : 668.40 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.05/668.40 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.05x = 668.40 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.05x = 201,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,589.44/446.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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