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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 669.78 and 309.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 669.78 and 309.27 is: 463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 669.78 = 309.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/669.78 = 309.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 669.78 × 309.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 207,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,142.86/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.78

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