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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.35, 670.56 and 316.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.35, 670.56 and 316.67 is: 475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.35 : 670.56 = 316.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.35/670.56 = 316.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.35x = 670.56 × 316.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.35x = 212,346.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,346.33/446.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.74

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