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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.27, 669.80 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.27, 669.80 and 324.16 is: 486.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.27 : 669.80 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.27/669.80 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.27x = 669.80 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.27x = 217,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,121.50/446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.53

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