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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 668.28 and 397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446, 668.28 and 397.52 is: 595.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 668.28 = 397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/668.28 = 397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 668.28 × 397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 265,654.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,654.67/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.64

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