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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.53, 669.52 and 292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.53, 669.52 and 292.27 is: 438.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.53 : 669.52 = 292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.53/669.52 = 292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.53x = 669.52 × 292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.53x = 195,680.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,680.61/446.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.23

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