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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 670.02 and 292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 670.02 and 292.18 is: 438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 670.02 = 292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/670.02 = 292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 670.02 × 292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 195,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,766.44/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.47

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