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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.30, 668.90 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.30, 668.90 and 283.62 is: 425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.30 : 668.90 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.30/668.90 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.30x = 668.90 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.30x = 189,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,713.42/446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.08

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