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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.40, 670.56 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.40, 670.56 and 374.40 is: 562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.40 : 670.56 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.40/670.56 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.40x = 670.56 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.40x = 251,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,057.66/446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.41

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