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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.96, 667.14 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.96, 667.14 and 389.04 is: 580.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.96 : 667.14 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.96/667.14 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.96x = 667.14 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.96x = 259,544.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,544.15/446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.69

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