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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.38, 668.94 and 343.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.38, 668.94 and 343.30 is: 514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.38 : 668.94 = 343.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.38/668.94 = 343.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.38x = 668.94 × 343.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.38x = 229,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,647.10/446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.47

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