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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 668.94 and 429.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 668.94 and 429.90 is: 643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 668.94 = 429.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/668.94 = 429.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 668.94 × 429.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 287,577.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,577.31/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.46

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