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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.32, 670.04 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.32, 670.04 and 292.44 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.32 : 670.04 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.32/670.04 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.32x = 670.04 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.32x = 195,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,946.50/446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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