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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.90, 669.12 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.90, 669.12 and 392.22 is: 587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.90 : 669.12 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.90/669.12 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.90x = 669.12 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.90x = 262,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,442.25/446.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.25

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