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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.17, 668.91 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.17, 668.91 and 263.32 is: 394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.17 : 668.91 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.17/668.91 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.17x = 668.91 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.17x = 176,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,137.38/446.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.78

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