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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 671.10 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 671.10 and 284.68 is: 427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 671.10 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/671.10 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 671.10 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 191,048.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,048.75/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.71

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