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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.49, 670.82 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.49, 670.82 and 254.25 is: 381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.49 : 670.82 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.49/670.82 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.49x = 670.82 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.49x = 170,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,554.71/446.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.99

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