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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.54, 729.93 and 446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.54, 729.93 and 446.54 is: 669.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.54 : 729.93 = 446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.54/729.93 = 446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.54x = 729.93 × 446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.54x = 325,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,942.94/486.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.92

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