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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.30, 668.88 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.30, 668.88 and 329.82 is: 494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.30 : 668.88 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.30/668.88 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.30x = 668.88 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.30x = 220,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,610.00/446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.31

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