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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.79, 669.86 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.79, 669.86 and 273.50 is: 410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.79 : 669.86 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.79/669.86 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.79x = 669.86 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.79x = 183,206.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,206.71/446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.05

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