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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.60, 623.80 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.60, 623.80 and 446.60 is: 623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.60 : 623.80 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.60/623.80 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.60x = 623.80 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.60x = 278,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,589.08/446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.80

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