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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.32, 667.86 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.32, 667.86 and 263.08 is: 393.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.32 : 667.86 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.32/667.86 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.32x = 667.86 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.32x = 175,700.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,700.61/446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.67

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