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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.96, 670.59 and 403.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.96, 670.59 and 403.82 is: 605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.96 : 670.59 = 403.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.96/670.59 = 403.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.96x = 670.59 × 403.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.96x = 270,798.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,798.65/446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.87

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