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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.60, 669.14 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.60, 669.14 and 251.52 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.60 : 669.14 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.60/669.14 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.60x = 669.14 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.60x = 168,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,300.84/446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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