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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 669.71 and 251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 669.71 and 251.39 is: 377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 669.71 = 251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/669.71 = 251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 669.71 × 251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 168,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,353.79/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.07

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