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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.46, 670.46 and 264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.46, 670.46 and 264.99 is: 397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.46 : 670.46 = 264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.46/670.46 = 264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.46x = 670.46 × 264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.46x = 177,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,662.61/446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.94

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