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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 668.76 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 668.76 and 332.24 is: 497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 668.76 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/668.76 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 668.76 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 222,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,188.82/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.65

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