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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.32, 663.81 and 437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.32, 663.81 and 437.10 is: 650.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.32 : 663.81 = 437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.32/663.81 = 437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.32x = 663.81 × 437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.32x = 290,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,151.35/446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.10

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