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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.26, 669.99 and 283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.26, 669.99 and 283.54 is: 425.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.26 : 669.99 = 283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.26/669.99 = 283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.26x = 669.99 × 283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.26x = 189,968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,968.96/446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.69

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