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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.84, 616.40 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.84, 616.40 and 335.88 is: 464.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.84 : 616.40 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.84/616.40 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.84x = 616.40 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.84x = 207,036.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,036.43/445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.37

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