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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 667.71 and 316.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 667.71 and 316.37 is: 473.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 667.71 = 316.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/667.71 = 316.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 667.71 × 316.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 211,243.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,243.41/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.39

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