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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.07, 669.11 and 422.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.07, 669.11 and 422.38 is: 633.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.07 : 669.11 = 422.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.07/669.11 = 422.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.07x = 669.11 × 422.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.07x = 282,619.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,619.78/446.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.57

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