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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.84, 673.54 and 428.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.84, 673.54 and 428.31 is: 645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.84 : 673.54 = 428.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.84/673.54 = 428.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.84x = 673.54 × 428.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.84x = 288,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,482.85/446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.61

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