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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.67, 670.14 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.67, 670.14 and 264.15 is: 396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.67 : 670.14 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.67/670.14 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.67x = 670.14 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.67x = 177,017.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,017.48/446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.30

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