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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.99, 616.53 and 299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.99, 616.53 and 299.37 is: 412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.99 : 616.53 = 299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.99/616.53 = 299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.99x = 616.53 × 299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.99x = 184,570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,570.59/446.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.92

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