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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.56, 670.01 and 264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.56, 670.01 and 264.01 is: 396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.56 : 670.01 = 264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.56/670.01 = 264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.56x = 670.01 × 264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.56x = 176,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,889.34/446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.12

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