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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.40, 669.43 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.40, 669.43 and 251.19 is: 376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.40 : 669.43 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.40/669.43 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.40x = 669.43 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.40x = 168,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,154.12/446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.69

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