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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 669.06 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 669.06 and 329.94 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 669.06 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/669.06 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 669.06 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 220,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,749.66/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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