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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.17, 668.70 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.17, 668.70 and 308.12 is: 461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.17 : 668.70 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.17/668.70 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.17x = 668.70 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.17x = 206,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,034.96/446.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.79

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