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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.50, 670.56 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.50, 670.56 and 396.28 is: 595.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.50 : 670.56 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.50/670.56 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.50x = 670.56 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.50x = 265,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,729.52/446.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.14

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