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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.23, 669.03 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.23, 669.03 and 272.94 is: 409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.23 : 669.03 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.23/669.03 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.23x = 669.03 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.23x = 182,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,605.05/446.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.22

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