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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 670.35 and 284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 670.35 and 284.18 is: 426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 670.35 = 284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/670.35 = 284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 670.35 × 284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 190,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,500.06/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.96

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