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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 616.46 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 616.46 and 329.04 is: 454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 616.46 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/616.46 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 616.46 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 202,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,840.00/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.11

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