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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.52, 668.91 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.52, 668.91 and 263.55 is: 394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.52 : 668.91 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.52/668.91 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.52x = 668.91 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.52x = 176,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,291.23/446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.81

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