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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.73, 669.42 and 385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.73, 669.42 and 385.53 is: 577.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.73 : 669.42 = 385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.73/669.42 = 385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.73x = 669.42 × 385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.73x = 258,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,081.49/446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.71

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