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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 673.34 and 443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 673.34 and 443.72 is: 669.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 673.34 = 443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/673.34 = 443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 673.34 × 443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 298,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,774.42/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.27

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