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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 669.96 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 669.96 and 309.48 is: 464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 669.96 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/669.96 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 669.96 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 207,339.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,339.22/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.10

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