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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.25, 667.85 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.25, 667.85 and 388.64 is: 581.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.25 : 667.85 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.25/667.85 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.25x = 667.85 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.25x = 259,555.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,555.87/446.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.64

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