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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.12, 668.14 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.12, 668.14 and 330.12 is: 494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.12 : 668.14 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.12/668.14 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.12x = 668.14 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.12x = 220,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,566.38/446.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.41

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