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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 670.02 and 385.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 670.02 and 385.93 is: 578.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 670.02 = 385.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/670.02 = 385.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 670.02 × 385.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 258,580.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,580.82/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.90

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