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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 615.62 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 615.62 and 299.22 is: 412.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 615.62 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/615.62 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 615.62 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 184,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,205.82/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.43

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