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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 668.72 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 668.72 and 377.93 is: 566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 668.72 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/668.72 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 668.72 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 252,731.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,731.97/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.31

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