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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.78, 670.29 and 403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.78, 670.29 and 403.94 is: 606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.78 : 670.29 = 403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.78/670.29 = 403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.78x = 670.29 × 403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.78x = 270,756.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,756.94/446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.02

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