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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.16, 668.74 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.16, 668.74 and 324.96 is: 487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.16 : 668.74 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.16/668.74 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.16x = 668.74 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.16x = 217,313.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,313.75/446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.08

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