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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.60, 669.90 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.60, 669.90 and 324.20 is: 486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.60 : 669.90 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.60/669.90 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.60x = 669.90 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.60x = 217,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,181.58/446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.30

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