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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.38, 669.05 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.38, 669.05 and 395.12 is: 592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.38 : 669.05 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.38/669.05 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.38x = 669.05 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.38x = 264,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,356.21/446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.23

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