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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.97, 668.40 and 425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.97, 668.40 and 425.10 is: 635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.97 : 668.40 = 425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.97/668.40 = 425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.97x = 668.40 × 425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.97x = 284,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,136.38/446.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.70

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