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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.75, 671.03 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.75, 671.03 and 343.68 is: 516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.75 : 671.03 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.75/671.03 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.75x = 671.03 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.75x = 230,619.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,619.59/446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.22

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