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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 669.15 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 669.15 and 284.04 is: 425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 669.15 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/669.15 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 669.15 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 190,065.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,065.37/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.43

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