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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 669.32 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 669.32 and 309.04 is: 463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 669.32 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/669.32 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 669.32 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 206,846.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,846.65/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.28

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