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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.96, 668.94 and 429.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.96, 668.94 and 429.92 is: 643.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.96 : 668.94 = 429.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.96/668.94 = 429.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.96x = 668.94 × 429.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.96x = 287,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,590.68/446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.44

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