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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.38, 667.95 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.38, 667.95 and 284.38 is: 425.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.38 : 667.95 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.38/667.95 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.38x = 667.95 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.38x = 189,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,951.62/446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.54

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