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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 668.82 and 292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 668.82 and 292.66 is: 438.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 668.82 = 292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/668.82 = 292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 668.82 × 292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 195,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,736.86/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.46

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