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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.96, 800.46 and 446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.96, 800.46 and 446 is: 672.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.96 : 800.46 = 446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.96/800.46 = 446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.96x = 800.46 × 446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.96x = 357,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,005.16/530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.38

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