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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.55, 669.07 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.55, 669.07 and 316.34 is: 473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.55 : 669.07 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.55/669.07 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.55x = 669.07 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.55x = 211,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,651.65/446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.97

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