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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 669.51 and 248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 669.51 and 248.69 is: 372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 669.51 = 248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/669.51 = 248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 669.51 × 248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 166,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,500.44/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.92

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