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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.56, 669.76 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.56, 669.76 and 254.08 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.56 : 669.76 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.56/669.76 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.56x = 669.76 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.56x = 170,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,172.62/446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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