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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.87, 669.89 and 309.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.87, 669.89 and 309.98 is: 464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.87 : 669.89 = 309.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.87/669.89 = 309.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.87x = 669.89 × 309.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.87x = 207,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,647.60/446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.68

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