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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.14, 668.26 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.14, 668.26 and 336.72 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.14 : 668.26 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.14/668.26 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.14x = 668.26 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.14x = 225,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,016.51/446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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