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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.84, 668.88 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.84, 668.88 and 336.50 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.84 : 668.88 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.84/668.88 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.84x = 668.88 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.84x = 225,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,078.12/446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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