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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.30, 669.72 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.30, 669.72 and 263.60 is: 395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.30 : 669.72 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.30/669.72 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.30x = 669.72 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.30x = 176,538.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,538.19/446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.56

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