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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 669.62 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 669.62 and 273.39 is: 409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 669.62 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/669.62 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 669.62 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 183,066.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,066.04/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.82

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