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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.16, 668.93 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.16, 668.93 and 283.65 is: 425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.16 : 668.93 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.16/668.93 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.16x = 668.93 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.16x = 189,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,740.58/446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.27

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