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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.10, 668.97 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.10, 668.97 and 283.80 is: 425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.10 : 668.97 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.10/668.97 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.10x = 668.97 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.10x = 189,853.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,853.69/446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.59

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