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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.55, 669.79 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.55, 669.79 and 283.88 is: 425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.55 : 669.79 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.55/669.79 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.55x = 669.79 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.55x = 190,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,139.99/446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.80

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