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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.20, 668.94 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.20, 668.94 and 318.04 is: 476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.20 : 668.94 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.20/668.94 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.20x = 668.94 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.20x = 212,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,749.68/446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.80

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