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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.25, 669.38 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.25, 669.38 and 202.62 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.25 : 669.38 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.25/669.38 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.25x = 669.38 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.25x = 135,628.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,628.76/446.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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