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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.43, 669.03 and 407.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.43, 669.03 and 407.85 is: 611.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.43 : 669.03 = 407.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.43/669.03 = 407.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.43x = 669.03 × 407.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.43x = 272,863.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,863.89/446.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.21

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