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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 670.36 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 670.36 and 373.96 is: 561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 670.36 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/670.36 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 670.36 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 250,687.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,687.83/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.27

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