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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.10, 668.23 and 262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.10, 668.23 and 262.95 is: 393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.10 : 668.23 = 262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.10/668.23 = 262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.10x = 668.23 × 262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.10x = 175,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,711.08/446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.88

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