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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.03, 668.59 and 400.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.03, 668.59 and 400.47 is: 600.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.03 : 668.59 = 400.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.03/668.59 = 400.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.03x = 668.59 × 400.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.03x = 267,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,746.73/446.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.29

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