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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 669.78 and 433.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 669.78 and 433.78 is: 650.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 669.78 = 433.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/669.78 = 433.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 669.78 × 433.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 290,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,537.17/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.09

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