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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 669.24 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 669.24 and 284.60 is: 426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 669.24 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/669.24 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 669.24 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 190,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,465.70/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.88

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