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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.94, 666.59 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.94, 666.59 and 439.65 is: 655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.94 : 666.59 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.94/666.59 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.94x = 666.59 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.94x = 293,064.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,064.10/446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.71

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