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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.13, 886.70 and 446.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.13, 886.70 and 446.95 is: 670.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.13 : 886.70 = 446.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.13/886.70 = 446.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.13x = 886.70 × 446.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.13x = 396,310.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,310.57/591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.43

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