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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.39, 669.38 and 289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.39, 669.38 and 289.96 is: 434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.39 : 669.38 = 289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.39/669.38 = 289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.39x = 669.38 × 289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.39x = 194,090.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,090.30/446.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.80

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