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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.46, 668.48 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.46, 668.48 and 369.66 is: 553.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.46 : 668.48 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.46/668.48 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.46x = 668.48 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.46x = 247,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,110.32/446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.49

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