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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.94, 667.22 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.94, 667.22 and 398.34 is: 594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.94 : 667.22 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.94/667.22 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.94x = 667.22 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.94x = 265,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,778.42/446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.66

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