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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.73, 670.30 and 241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.73, 670.30 and 241.06 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.73 : 670.30 = 241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.73/670.30 = 241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.73x = 670.30 × 241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.73x = 161,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,581.31/446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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