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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.98, 669.76 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.98, 669.76 and 324.68 is: 486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.98 : 669.76 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.98/669.76 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.98x = 669.76 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.98x = 217,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,457.68/446.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.50

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