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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 670.28 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 670.28 and 284.04 is: 426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 670.28 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/670.28 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 670.28 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 190,384.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,384.91/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.58

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