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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 669.63 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 669.63 and 203.01 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 669.63 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/669.63 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 669.63 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 135,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,941.59/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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