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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.87, 671.04 and 428.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.87, 671.04 and 428.15 is: 642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.87 : 671.04 = 428.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.87/671.04 = 428.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.87x = 671.04 × 428.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.87x = 287,307.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,307.45/446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.93

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