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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.63, 885.95 and 446.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.63, 885.95 and 446.45 is: 669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.63 : 885.95 = 446.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.63/885.95 = 446.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.63x = 885.95 × 446.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.63x = 395,530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,530.15/590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.68

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