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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.46, 670.40 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.46, 670.40 and 241.43 is: 362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.46 : 670.40 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.46/670.40 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.46x = 670.40 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.46x = 161,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,850.11/446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.52

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