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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 668.68 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 668.68 and 302.10 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 668.68 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/668.68 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 668.68 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 202,008.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,008.23/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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