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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 668.72 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446, 668.72 and 263.44 is: 394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 668.72 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/668.72 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 668.72 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 176,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,167.60/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.99

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