Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 670 and 332.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 446.58, 670 and 332.52 is: 498.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446.58 : 670 = 332.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446.58/670 = 332.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446.58x = 670 × 332.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446.58x = 222,788.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,788.40/446.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498.88
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