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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 669.72 and 293.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 669.72 and 293.38 is: 440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 669.72 = 293.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/669.72 = 293.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 669.72 × 293.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 196,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,482.45/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.07

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