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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 616.21 and 299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 616.21 and 299.19 is: 413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 616.21 = 299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/616.21 = 299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 616.21 × 299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 184,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,365.43/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.09

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