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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.72, 616.34 and 299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.72, 616.34 and 299.57 is: 413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.72 : 616.34 = 299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.72/616.34 = 299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.72x = 616.34 × 299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.72x = 184,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,634.64/446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.32

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