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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.63, 669.74 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.63, 669.74 and 251.63 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.63 : 669.74 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.63/669.74 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.63x = 669.74 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.63x = 168,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,523.33/446.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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