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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.22, 668.39 and 283.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.22, 668.39 and 283.09 is: 424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.22 : 668.39 = 283.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.22/668.39 = 283.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.22x = 668.39 × 283.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.22x = 189,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,214.53/446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.04

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