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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.90, 669.29 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.90, 669.29 and 343.44 is: 514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.90 : 669.29 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.90/669.29 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.90x = 669.29 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.90x = 229,860.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,860.96/446.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.35

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