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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.72, 668.46 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.72, 668.46 and 302 is: 451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.72 : 668.46 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.72/668.46 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.72x = 668.46 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.72x = 201,874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,874.92/446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.90

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