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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 670.08 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 670.08 and 385.76 is: 579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 670.08 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/670.08 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 670.08 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 258,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,490.06/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.26

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