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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.35, 667.78 and 394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.35, 667.78 and 394.41 is: 590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.35 : 667.78 = 394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.35/667.78 = 394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.35x = 667.78 × 394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.35x = 263,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,378.12/446.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.07

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