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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.90, 669.07 and 391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.90, 669.07 and 391.76 is: 586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.90 : 669.07 = 391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.90/669.07 = 391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.90x = 669.07 × 391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.90x = 262,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,110.54/446.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.51

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