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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.97, 670.59 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.97, 670.59 and 186.93 is: 280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.97 : 670.59 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.97/670.59 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.97x = 670.59 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.97x = 125,353.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,353.39/446.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.45

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