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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.78, 669.70 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.78, 669.70 and 251.54 is: 377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.78 : 669.70 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.78/669.70 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.78x = 669.70 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.78x = 168,455.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,455.82/446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.04

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