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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.85, 670.02 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.85, 670.02 and 331.58 is: 497.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.85 : 670.02 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.85/670.02 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.85x = 670.02 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.85x = 222,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,165.66/446.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.18

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