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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.77, 670.49 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.77, 670.49 and 203.46 is: 305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.77 : 670.49 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.77/670.49 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.77x = 670.49 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.77x = 136,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,417.90/446.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.34

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