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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 616.44 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 616.44 and 269.64 is: 372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 616.44 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/616.44 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 616.44 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 166,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,216.88/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.12

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