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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 670.03 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 670.03 and 293.58 is: 440.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 670.03 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/670.03 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 670.03 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 196,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,707.41/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.38

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