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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.53, 668.12 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.53, 668.12 and 309.84 is: 463.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.53 : 668.12 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.53/668.12 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.53x = 668.12 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.53x = 207,008.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,008.75/446.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.59

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