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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.32, 911.60 and 446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.32, 911.60 and 446 is: 668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.32 : 911.60 = 446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.32/911.60 = 446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.32x = 911.60 × 446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.32x = 406,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,573.60/608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.35

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