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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.65, 669.96 and 422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.65, 669.96 and 422.96 is: 634.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.65 : 669.96 = 422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.65/669.96 = 422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.65x = 669.96 × 422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.65x = 283,362.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,362.93/446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.42

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