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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.49, 671.36 and 344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.49, 671.36 and 344.43 is: 517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.49 : 671.36 = 344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.49/671.36 = 344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.49x = 671.36 × 344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.49x = 231,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,234.80/446.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.89

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