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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 664.40 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 664.40 and 443.88 is: 660.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 664.40 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/664.40 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 664.40 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 294,914.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,914.98/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.79

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