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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.94, 669.66 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.94, 669.66 and 324.66 is: 486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.94 : 669.66 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.94/669.66 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.94x = 669.66 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.94x = 217,411.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,411.82/446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.45

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