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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.63, 670.41 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.63, 670.41 and 251.80 is: 377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.63 : 670.41 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.63/670.41 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.63x = 670.41 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.63x = 168,807.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,807.56/446.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.96

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