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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.91, 671.37 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.91, 671.37 and 282.88 is: 424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.91 : 671.37 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.91/671.37 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.91x = 671.37 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.91x = 189,917.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,917.15/446.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.96

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