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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.37, 670.01 and 324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.37, 670.01 and 324.87 is: 487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.37 : 670.01 = 324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.37/670.01 = 324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.37x = 670.01 × 324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.37x = 217,661.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,661.17/446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.63

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