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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.62, 669.82 and 307.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.62, 669.82 and 307.90 is: 461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.62 : 669.82 = 307.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.62/669.82 = 307.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.62x = 669.82 × 307.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.62x = 206,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,239.64/446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.78

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