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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.16, 668.70 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.16, 668.70 and 349.50 is: 523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.16 : 668.70 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.16/668.70 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.16x = 668.70 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.16x = 233,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,710.65/446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.83

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