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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.89, 616.48 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.89, 616.48 and 304.98 is: 420.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.89 : 616.48 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.89/616.48 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.89x = 616.48 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.89x = 188,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,014.07/446.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.72

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