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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.25, 668.85 and 263.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.25, 668.85 and 263.37 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.25 : 668.85 = 263.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.25/668.85 = 263.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.25x = 668.85 × 263.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.25x = 176,155.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,155.02/446.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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