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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 669.18 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 669.18 and 253.96 is: 380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 669.18 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/669.18 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 669.18 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 169,944.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,944.95/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.67

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