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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.32, 669.14 and 308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.32, 669.14 and 308.98 is: 463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.32 : 669.14 = 308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.32/669.14 = 308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.32x = 669.14 × 308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.32x = 206,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,745.99/446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.23

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