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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.96, 671.21 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.96, 671.21 and 265.49 is: 398.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.96 : 671.21 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.96/671.21 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.96x = 671.21 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.96x = 178,198.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,198.22/446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.69

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