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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.32, 668.53 and 337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.32, 668.53 and 337.78 is: 505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.32 : 668.53 = 337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.32/668.53 = 337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.32x = 668.53 × 337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.32x = 225,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,816.06/446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.95

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