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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.82, 668.91 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.82, 668.91 and 263.70 is: 394.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.82 : 668.91 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.82/668.91 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.82x = 668.91 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.82x = 176,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,391.57/446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.77

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