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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.37, 668.33 and 405.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.37, 668.33 and 405.06 is: 606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.37 : 668.33 = 405.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.37/668.33 = 405.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.37x = 668.33 × 405.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.37x = 270,713.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,713.75/446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.48

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