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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.65, 669.04 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.65, 669.04 and 309.96 is: 464.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.65 : 669.04 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.65/669.04 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.65x = 669.04 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.65x = 207,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,374.86/446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.29

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