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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 669.48 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 669.48 and 325.60 is: 488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 669.48 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/669.48 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 669.48 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 217,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,982.69/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.27

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