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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.96, 686.40 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.96, 686.40 and 446.40 is: 670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.96 : 686.40 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.96/686.40 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.96x = 686.40 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.96x = 306,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,408.96/456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.54

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