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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 668.58 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 668.58 and 382.36 is: 572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 668.58 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/668.58 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 668.58 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 255,638.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,638.25/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.62

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