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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 670.45 and 374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 670.45 and 374.03 is: 561.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 670.45 = 374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/670.45 = 374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 670.45 × 374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 250,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,768.41/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.38

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