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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.60, 670.47 and 343.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.60, 670.47 and 343.95 is: 516.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.60 : 670.47 = 343.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.60/670.47 = 343.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.60x = 670.47 × 343.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.60x = 230,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,610.06/446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.37

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