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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 670.40 and 389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 670.40 and 389.08 is: 583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 670.40 = 389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/670.40 = 389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 670.40 × 389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 260,839.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,839.23/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.95

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