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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.13, 669.02 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.13, 669.02 and 283.59 is: 425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.13 : 669.02 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.13/669.02 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.13x = 669.02 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.13x = 189,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,725.96/446.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.27

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