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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.20, 668.22 and 315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.20, 668.22 and 315.86 is: 473.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.20 : 668.22 = 315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.20/668.22 = 315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.20x = 668.22 × 315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.20x = 211,063.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,063.97/446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.03

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