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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.15, 669.66 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.15, 669.66 and 283.94 is: 426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.15 : 669.66 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.15/669.66 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.15x = 669.66 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.15x = 190,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,141.84/446.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.19

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