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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.67, 669.45 and 308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.67, 669.45 and 308.62 is: 462.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.67 : 669.45 = 308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.67/669.45 = 308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.67x = 669.45 × 308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.67x = 206,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,600.77/446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.54

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