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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.54, 616.29 and 299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.54, 616.29 and 299.19 is: 412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.54 : 616.29 = 299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.54/616.29 = 299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.54x = 616.29 × 299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.54x = 184,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,388.93/446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.93

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