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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.66, 670.23 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.66, 670.23 and 426.02 is: 639.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.66 : 670.23 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.66/670.23 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.66x = 670.23 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.66x = 285,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,531.38/446.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.26

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