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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.49, 668.70 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.49, 668.70 and 316.62 is: 474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.49 : 668.70 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.49/668.70 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.49x = 668.70 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.49x = 211,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,723.79/446.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.20

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