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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.14, 669.57 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.14, 669.57 and 283.96 is: 426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.14 : 669.57 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.14/669.57 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.14x = 669.57 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.14x = 190,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,131.10/446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.17

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