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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 669.48 and 395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 669.48 and 395.42 is: 592.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 669.48 = 395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/669.48 = 395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 669.48 × 395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 264,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,725.78/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.71

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