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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.16, 668 and 324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.16, 668 and 324.64 is: 486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.16 : 668 = 324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.16/668 = 324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.16x = 668 × 324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.16x = 216,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,859.52/446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.06

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