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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 669.33 and 422.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 669.33 and 422.00 is: 632.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 669.33 = 422.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/669.33 = 422.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 669.33 × 422.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 282,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,453.91/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.40

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