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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.55, 670.29 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.55, 670.29 and 251.73 is: 377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.55 : 670.29 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.55/670.29 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.55x = 670.29 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.55x = 168,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,732.10/446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.86

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