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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.46, 670.64 and 381.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.46, 670.64 and 381.53 is: 573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.46 : 670.64 = 381.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.46/670.64 = 381.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.46x = 670.64 × 381.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.46x = 255,864.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,864.02/446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.10

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