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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 670.32 and 324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 670.32 and 324.57 is: 486.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 670.32 = 324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/670.32 = 324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 670.32 × 324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 217,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,565.76/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.86

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