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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.37, 1,336.77 and 446.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.37, 1,336.77 and 446.29 is: 668.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.37 : 1,336.77 = 446.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.37/1,336.77 = 446.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.37x = 1,336.77 × 446.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.37x = 596,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,587.08/892.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.54

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