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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 669.55 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 669.55 and 264.45 is: 396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 669.55 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/669.55 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 669.55 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 177,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,062.50/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.38

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