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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.41, 668.35 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.41, 668.35 and 440.34 is: 659.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.41 : 668.35 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.41/668.35 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.41x = 668.35 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.41x = 294,299.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,299.28/446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.26

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