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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 668.68 and 400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 668.68 and 400.34 is: 599.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 668.68 = 400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/668.68 = 400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 668.68 × 400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 267,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,699.35/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.90

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