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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 670.48 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 670.48 and 284.16 is: 426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 670.48 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/670.48 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 670.48 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 190,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,523.60/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.76

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