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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.45, 668.30 and 284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.45, 668.30 and 284.27 is: 425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.45 : 668.30 = 284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.45/668.30 = 284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.45x = 668.30 × 284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.45x = 189,972.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,972.88/446.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.52

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