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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 669.72 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 669.72 and 203.04 is: 304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 669.72 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/669.72 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 669.72 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 135,979.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,979.95/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.59

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