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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.65, 670.46 and 395.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.65, 670.46 and 395.62 is: 593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.65 : 670.46 = 395.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.65/670.46 = 395.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.65x = 670.46 × 395.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.65x = 265,247.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,247.39/446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.86

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