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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.80, 669.64 and 284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.80, 669.64 and 284.12 is: 425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.80 : 669.64 = 284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.80/669.64 = 284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.80x = 669.64 × 284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.80x = 190,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,258.12/446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.82

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