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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.16, 667.62 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.16, 667.62 and 309.18 is: 462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.16 : 667.62 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.16/667.62 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.16x = 667.62 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.16x = 206,414.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,414.75/446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.65

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