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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 673.38 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 673.38 and 446.28 is: 673.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 673.38 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/673.38 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 673.38 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 300,516.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,516.03/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.38

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