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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.73, 669.81 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.73, 669.81 and 264.18 is: 396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.73 : 669.81 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.73/669.81 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.73x = 669.81 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.73x = 176,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,950.41/446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.10

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