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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.36, 669.69 and 381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.36, 669.69 and 381.83 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.36 : 669.69 = 381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.36/669.69 = 381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.36x = 669.69 × 381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.36x = 255,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,707.73/446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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