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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 669.43 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 669.43 and 273.29 is: 409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 669.43 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/669.43 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 669.43 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 182,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,948.52/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.94

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