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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.74, 669.82 and 215.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.74, 669.82 and 215.17 is: 322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.74 : 669.82 = 215.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.74/669.82 = 215.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.74x = 669.82 × 215.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.74x = 144,122.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,122.96/446.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.61

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