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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 668.34 and 359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 668.34 and 359.03 is: 537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 668.34 = 359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/668.34 = 359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 668.34 × 359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 239,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,950.77/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.80

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