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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.53, 670.01 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.53, 670.01 and 251.74 is: 377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.53 : 670.01 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.53/670.01 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.53x = 670.01 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.53x = 168,663.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,663.71/446.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.73

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