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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.47, 669.70 and 202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.47, 669.70 and 202.83 is: 304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.47 : 669.70 = 202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.47/669.70 = 202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.47x = 669.70 × 202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.47x = 135,835.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,835.25/446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.24

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