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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.80, 669.96 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.80, 669.96 and 309.44 is: 463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.80 : 669.96 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.80/669.96 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.80x = 669.96 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.80x = 207,312.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,312.42/446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.99

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