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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.73, 669.07 and 378.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.73, 669.07 and 378.08 is: 566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.73 : 669.07 = 378.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.73/669.07 = 378.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.73x = 669.07 × 378.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.73x = 252,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,961.99/446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.25

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