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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.21, 669.09 and 289.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.21, 669.09 and 289.77 is: 434.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.21 : 669.09 = 289.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.21/669.09 = 289.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.21x = 669.09 × 289.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.21x = 193,882.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,882.21/446.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.51

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