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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.16, 668.40 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.16, 668.40 and 324.48 is: 486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.16 : 668.40 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.16/668.40 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.16x = 668.40 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.16x = 216,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,882.43/446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.11

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