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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 670.65 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 670.65 and 263.94 is: 396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 670.65 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/670.65 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 670.65 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 177,011.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,011.36/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.52

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