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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.82, 616.34 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.82, 616.34 and 269.66 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.82 : 616.34 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.82/616.34 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.82x = 616.34 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.82x = 166,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,202.24/446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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