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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 668.49 and 283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 668.49 and 283.16 is: 424.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 668.49 = 283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/668.49 = 283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 668.49 × 283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 189,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,285.22/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.14

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