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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.52, 668.63 and 330.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.52, 668.63 and 330.79 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.52 : 668.63 = 330.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.52/668.63 = 330.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.52x = 668.63 × 330.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.52x = 221,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,176.12/446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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