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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 668.97 and 292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 668.97 and 292.35 is: 438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 668.97 = 292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/668.97 = 292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 668.97 × 292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 195,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,573.38/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.20

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