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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.43, 668.25 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.43, 668.25 and 324.66 is: 485.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.43 : 668.25 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.43/668.25 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.43x = 668.25 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.43x = 216,954.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,954.05/446.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.98

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