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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.16, 668.52 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.16, 668.52 and 328.80 is: 492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.16 : 668.52 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.16/668.52 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.16x = 668.52 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.16x = 219,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,809.38/446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.67

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