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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.45, 670.21 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.45, 670.21 and 300.24 is: 450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.45 : 670.21 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.45/670.21 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.45x = 670.21 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.45x = 201,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,223.10/446.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.72

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