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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.41, 668.25 and 412.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.41, 668.25 and 412.09 is: 616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.41 : 668.25 = 412.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.41/668.25 = 412.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.41x = 668.25 × 412.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.41x = 275,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,377.47/446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.87

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