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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.30, 668.76 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.30, 668.76 and 263.49 is: 394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.30 : 668.76 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.30/668.76 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.30x = 668.76 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.30x = 176,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,211.57/446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.83

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