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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.81, 669.04 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.81, 669.04 and 290.21 is: 434.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.81 : 669.04 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.81/669.04 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.81x = 669.04 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.81x = 194,158.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,158.03/446.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.55

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