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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 669.78 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 669.78 and 264.40 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 669.78 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/669.78 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 669.78 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 177,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,089.83/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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