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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.66, 670.38 and 356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.66, 670.38 and 356.36 is: 534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.66 : 670.38 = 356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.66/670.38 = 356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.66x = 670.38 × 356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.66x = 238,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,896.62/446.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.85

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