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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 668.70 and 381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 668.70 and 381.15 is: 570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 668.70 = 381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/668.70 = 381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 668.70 × 381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 254,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,875.01/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.50

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