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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 669.96 and 433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 669.96 and 433.26 is: 649.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 669.96 = 433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/669.96 = 433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 669.96 × 433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 290,266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,266.87/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.89

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