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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 668.58 and 338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446, 668.58 and 338.26 is: 507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 668.58 = 338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/668.58 = 338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 668.58 × 338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 226,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,153.87/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.07

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