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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.32, 669.36 and 293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.32, 669.36 and 293.08 is: 439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.32 : 669.36 = 293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.32/669.36 = 293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.32x = 669.36 × 293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.32x = 196,176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,176.03/446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.54

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