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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 668.01 and 392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 668.01 and 392.48 is: 587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 668.01 = 392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/668.01 = 392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 668.01 × 392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 262,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,180.56/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.93

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