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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.50, 669.90 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.50, 669.90 and 251.29 is: 377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.50 : 669.90 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.50/669.90 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.50x = 669.90 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.50x = 168,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,339.17/446.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.02

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