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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.06, 668.64 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.06, 668.64 and 253.28 is: 379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.06 : 668.64 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.06/668.64 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.06x = 668.64 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.06x = 169,353.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,353.14/446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.66

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