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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 670.50 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 670.50 and 293.16 is: 440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 670.50 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/670.50 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 670.50 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 196,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,563.78/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.04

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