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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 669.90 and 374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 669.90 and 374.34 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 669.90 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/669.90 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 669.90 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 250,770.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,770.37/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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