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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.52, 669.30 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.52, 669.30 and 325.34 is: 487.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.52 : 669.30 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.52/669.30 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.52x = 669.30 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.52x = 217,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,750.06/446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.66

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