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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.40, 670.20 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.40, 670.20 and 355.20 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.40 : 670.20 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.40/670.20 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.40x = 670.20 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.40x = 238,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,055.04/446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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