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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 671.16 and 378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 671.16 and 378.32 is: 568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 671.16 = 378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/671.16 = 378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 671.16 × 378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 253,913.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,913.25/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.70

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