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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.56, 669 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.56, 669 and 263.41 is: 394.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.56 : 669 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.56/669 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.56x = 669 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.56x = 176,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,217.95/446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.62

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