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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 666.29 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 666.29 and 433 is: 645.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 666.29 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/666.29 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 666.29 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 288,503.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,503.57/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.88

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