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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 668.80 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 668.80 and 273.53 is: 409.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 668.80 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/668.80 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 668.80 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 182,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,935.50/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.33

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