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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 669.06 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 669.06 and 263.50 is: 395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 669.06 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/669.06 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 669.06 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 176,297.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,297.31/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.21

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