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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.43, 669.66 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.43, 669.66 and 251.73 is: 377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.43 : 669.66 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.43/669.66 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.43x = 669.66 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.43x = 168,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,573.51/446.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.60

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