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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.65, 669.20 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.65, 669.20 and 290.52 is: 435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.65 : 669.20 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.65/669.20 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.65x = 669.20 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.65x = 194,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,414.53/446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.28

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