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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.99, 616.70 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.99, 616.70 and 269.96 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.99 : 616.70 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.99/616.70 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.99x = 616.70 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.99x = 166,479.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,479.90/446.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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