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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.59, 670.09 and 241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.59, 670.09 and 241.12 is: 361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.59 : 670.09 = 241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.59/670.09 = 241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.59x = 670.09 × 241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.59x = 161,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,572.10/446.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.79

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