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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 669.06 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 669.06 and 292.92 is: 438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 669.06 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/669.06 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 669.06 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 195,978.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,978.55/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.51

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