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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.17, 668.17 and 308.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.17, 668.17 and 308.83 is: 462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.17 : 668.17 = 308.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.17/668.17 = 308.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.17x = 668.17 × 308.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.17x = 206,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,350.94/446.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.49

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