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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.16, 669.59 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.16, 669.59 and 263.70 is: 395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.16 : 669.59 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.16/669.59 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.16x = 669.59 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.16x = 176,569.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,569.56/446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.76

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