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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.52, 669.92 and 263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.52, 669.92 and 263.80 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.52 : 669.92 = 263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.52/669.92 = 263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.52x = 669.92 × 263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.52x = 176,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,721.90/446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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