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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 670.55 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 670.55 and 264.06 is: 396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 670.55 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/670.55 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 670.55 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 177,064.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,064.11/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.49

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