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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 668.52 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 668.52 and 308.82 is: 462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 668.52 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/668.52 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 668.52 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 206,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,452.35/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.17

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