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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 668.86 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 668.86 and 261.23 is: 391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 668.86 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/668.86 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 668.86 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 174,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,722.30/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.25

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