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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.36, 668.86 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.36, 668.86 and 263.56 is: 394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.36 : 668.86 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.36/668.86 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.36x = 668.86 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.36x = 176,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,280.08/446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.93

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