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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.87, 671.13 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.87, 671.13 and 392.20 is: 589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.87 : 671.13 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.87/671.13 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.87x = 671.13 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.87x = 263,215.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,215.51/446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.02

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