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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.99, 669.06 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.99, 669.06 and 389.34 is: 582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.99 : 669.06 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.99/669.06 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.99x = 669.06 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.99x = 260,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,491.82/446.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.78

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