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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.72, 669.85 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.72, 669.85 and 203.07 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.72 : 669.85 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.72/669.85 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.72x = 669.85 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.72x = 136,026.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,026.44/446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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