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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.38, 669.44 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.38, 669.44 and 273.02 is: 409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.38 : 669.44 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.38/669.44 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.38x = 669.44 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.38x = 182,767.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,767.84/446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.45

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