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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.16, 670.50 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.16, 670.50 and 263.58 is: 396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.16 : 670.50 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.16/670.50 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.16x = 670.50 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.16x = 176,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,730.39/446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.11

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