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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.60, 669.92 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.60, 669.92 and 264.08 is: 396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.60 : 669.92 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.60/669.92 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.60x = 669.92 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.60x = 176,912.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,912.47/446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.13

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