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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.35, 668.60 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.35, 668.60 and 395.12 is: 591.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.35 : 668.60 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.35/668.60 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.35x = 668.60 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.35x = 264,177.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,177.23/446.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.87

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