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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 670.83 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 670.83 and 339.22 is: 509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 670.83 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/670.83 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 670.83 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 227,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,558.95/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.45

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