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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.19, 670.10 and 388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.19, 670.10 and 388.82 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.19 : 670.10 = 388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.19/670.10 = 388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.19x = 670.10 × 388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.19x = 260,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,542.99/446.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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