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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.63, 615.61 and 299.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.63, 615.61 and 299.21 is: 412.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.63 : 615.61 = 299.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.63/615.61 = 299.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.63x = 615.61 × 299.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.63x = 184,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,196.67/446.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.41

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