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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.30, 668.64 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.30, 668.64 and 381.50 is: 571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.30 : 668.64 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.30/668.64 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.30x = 668.64 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.30x = 255,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,086.16/446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.56

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