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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.06, 675.44 and 446.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.06, 675.44 and 446.65 is: 670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.06 : 675.44 = 446.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.06/675.44 = 446.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.06x = 675.44 × 446.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.06x = 301,683.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,683.03/450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.32

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