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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.32, 670.14 and 388.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.32, 670.14 and 388.90 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.32 : 670.14 = 388.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.32/670.14 = 388.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.32x = 670.14 × 388.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.32x = 260,617.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,617.45/446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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