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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.47, 668.79 and 364.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.47, 668.79 and 364.45 is: 545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.47 : 668.79 = 364.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.47/668.79 = 364.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.47x = 668.79 × 364.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.47x = 243,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,740.52/446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.93

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