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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.35, 616.17 and 299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.35, 616.17 and 299.08 is: 412.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.35 : 616.17 = 299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.35/616.17 = 299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.35x = 616.17 × 299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.35x = 184,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,284.12/446.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.87

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