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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 669.97 and 331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 669.97 and 331.13 is: 496.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 669.97 = 331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/669.97 = 331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 669.97 × 331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 221,849.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,849.25/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.95

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