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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 669.63 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 669.63 and 251.49 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 669.63 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/669.63 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 669.63 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 168,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,405.25/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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