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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 669.77 and 424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 669.77 and 424.63 is: 636.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 669.77 = 424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/669.77 = 424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 669.77 × 424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 284,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,400.64/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.84

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