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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.69, 668.55 and 337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.69, 668.55 and 337.88 is: 505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.69 : 668.55 = 337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.69/668.55 = 337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.69x = 668.55 × 337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.69x = 225,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,889.67/446.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.70

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