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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.66, 669.05 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.66, 669.05 and 283.53 is: 424.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.66 : 669.05 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.66/669.05 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.66x = 669.05 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.66x = 189,695.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,695.75/446.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.70

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