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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.96, 670.92 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.96, 670.92 and 323.96 is: 486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.96 : 670.92 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.96/670.92 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.96x = 670.92 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.96x = 217,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,351.24/446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.29

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