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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 665.25 and 397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 665.25 and 397.98 is: 592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 665.25 = 397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/665.25 = 397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 665.25 × 397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 264,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,754.21/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.98

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