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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.63, 669.94 and 215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.63, 669.94 and 215.71 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.63 : 669.94 = 215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.63/669.94 = 215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.63x = 669.94 × 215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.63x = 144,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,510.54/446.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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