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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 668.62 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 668.62 and 263.16 is: 394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 668.62 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/668.62 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 668.62 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 175,954.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,954.04/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.24

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