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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 671 and 393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 671 and 393.68 is: 591.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 671 = 393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/671 = 393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 671 × 393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 264,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,159.28/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.44

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