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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.09, 668.30 and 283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.09, 668.30 and 283.43 is: 424.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.09 : 668.30 = 283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.09/668.30 = 283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.09x = 668.30 × 283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.09x = 189,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,418.12/446.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.62

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