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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.87, 669.70 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.87, 669.70 and 199.91 is: 299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.87 : 669.70 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.87/669.70 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.87x = 669.70 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.87x = 133,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,879.73/446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.59

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