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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.21, 670.08 and 273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.21, 670.08 and 273.89 is: 411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.21 : 670.08 = 273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.21/670.08 = 273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.21x = 670.08 × 273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.21x = 183,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,527.12/446.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.30

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