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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.69, 668.82 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.69, 668.82 and 377.84 is: 565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.69 : 668.82 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.69/668.82 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.69x = 668.82 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.69x = 252,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,706.95/446.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.73

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