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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.96, 669.52 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.96, 669.52 and 325.48 is: 487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.96 : 669.52 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.96/669.52 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.96x = 669.52 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.96x = 217,915.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,915.37/446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.55

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