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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.40, 670.32 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.40, 670.32 and 254.16 is: 381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.40 : 670.32 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.40/670.32 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.40x = 670.32 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.40x = 170,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,368.53/446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.65

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