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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.51, 670.07 and 378.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.51, 670.07 and 378.07 is: 567.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.51 : 670.07 = 378.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.51/670.07 = 378.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.51x = 670.07 × 378.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.51x = 253,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,332.63/446.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.36

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