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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.71, 669.65 and 331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.71, 669.65 and 331.01 is: 496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.71 : 669.65 = 331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.71/669.65 = 331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.71x = 669.65 × 331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.71x = 221,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,660.85/446.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.21

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