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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.74, 671.22 and 381.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.74, 671.22 and 381.53 is: 573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.74 : 671.22 = 381.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.74/671.22 = 381.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.74x = 671.22 × 381.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.74x = 256,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,092.24/446.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.25

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