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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 666.19 and 392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 666.19 and 392.40 is: 586.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 666.19 = 392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/666.19 = 392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 666.19 × 392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 261,412.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,412.96/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.31

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