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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 616.38 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 616.38 and 299.34 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 616.38 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/616.38 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 616.38 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 184,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,507.19/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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