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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.14, 669.67 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.14, 669.67 and 251.44 is: 377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.14 : 669.67 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.14/669.67 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.14x = 669.67 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.14x = 168,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,379.52/446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.41

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