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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.81, 669.38 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.81, 669.38 and 263.66 is: 394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.81 : 669.38 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.81/669.38 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.81x = 669.38 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.81x = 176,484.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,484.07/446.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.99

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