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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.32, 668.16 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.32, 668.16 and 263.20 is: 394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.32 : 668.16 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.32/668.16 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.32x = 668.16 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.32x = 175,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,859.71/446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.02

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