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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 670.16 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 670.16 and 263.68 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 670.16 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/670.16 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 670.16 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 176,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,707.79/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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