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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.09, 670.30 and 418.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.09, 670.30 and 418.42 is: 628.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.09 : 670.30 = 418.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.09/670.30 = 418.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.09x = 670.30 × 418.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.09x = 280,463.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,463.57/446.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.72

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