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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.81, 669.29 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.81, 669.29 and 331.38 is: 496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.81 : 669.29 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.81/669.29 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.81x = 669.29 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.81x = 221,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,787.66/446.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.39

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