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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.37, 669.85 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.37, 669.85 and 202.89 is: 304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.37 : 669.85 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.37/669.85 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.37x = 669.85 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.37x = 135,907.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,907.87/446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.48

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