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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.82, 669.77 and 290.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.82, 669.77 and 290.69 is: 435.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.82 : 669.77 = 290.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.82/669.77 = 290.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.82x = 669.77 × 290.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.82x = 194,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,694.24/446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.74

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