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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 668.70 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 668.70 and 324.50 is: 486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 668.70 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/668.70 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 668.70 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 216,993.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,993.15/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.27

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