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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 669.47 and 392.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 669.47 and 392.85 is: 590.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 669.47 = 392.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/669.47 = 392.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 669.47 × 392.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 262,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,999.33/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.08

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