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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.85, 668.66 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.85, 668.66 and 309.56 is: 463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.85 : 668.66 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.85/668.66 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.85x = 668.66 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.85x = 206,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,985.50/446.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.21

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