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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.60, 670.93 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.60, 670.93 and 316.92 is: 476.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.60 : 670.93 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.60/670.93 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.60x = 670.93 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.60x = 212,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,632.81/446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.11

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