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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 669.52 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 669.52 and 309.56 is: 464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 669.52 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/669.52 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 669.52 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 207,255.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,255.06/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.20

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