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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 670.48 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 670.48 and 416.34 is: 625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 670.48 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/670.48 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 670.48 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 279,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,146.60/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.45

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