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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.37, 668.55 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.37, 668.55 and 315.93 is: 473.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.37 : 668.55 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.37/668.55 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.37x = 668.55 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.37x = 211,215.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,215.00/446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.18

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