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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.61, 669.30 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.61, 669.30 and 374.52 is: 561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.61 : 669.30 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.61/669.30 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.61x = 669.30 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.61x = 250,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,666.24/446.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.26

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