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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.52, 669.30 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.52, 669.30 and 254.20 is: 381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.52 : 669.30 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.52/669.30 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.52x = 669.30 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.52x = 170,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,136.06/446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.03

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