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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.90, 671.70 and 438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.90, 671.70 and 438.80 is: 659.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.90 : 671.70 = 438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.90/671.70 = 438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.90x = 671.70 × 438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.90x = 294,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,741.96/446.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.53

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