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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.21, 668.28 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.21, 668.28 and 322.02 is: 482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.21 : 668.28 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.21/668.28 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.21x = 668.28 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.21x = 215,198.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,198.32/446.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.29

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