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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.78, 669.67 and 241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.78, 669.67 and 241.45 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.78 : 669.67 = 241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.78/669.67 = 241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.78x = 669.67 × 241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.78x = 161,689.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,689.54/446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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