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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 670.45 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 670.45 and 373.50 is: 561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 670.45 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/670.45 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 670.45 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 250,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,412.95/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.11

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