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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.40, 669.88 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.40, 669.88 and 442.96 is: 664.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.40 : 669.88 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.40/669.88 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.40x = 669.88 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.40x = 296,730.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,730.04/446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.72

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