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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.20, 668.49 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.20, 668.49 and 324.16 is: 485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.20 : 668.49 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.20/668.49 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.20x = 668.49 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.20x = 216,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,697.72/446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.65

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