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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.56, 672.52 and 393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.56, 672.52 and 393.04 is: 591.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.56 : 672.52 = 393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.56/672.52 = 393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.56x = 672.52 × 393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.56x = 264,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,327.26/446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.92

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