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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.95, 616.14 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.95, 616.14 and 335.79 is: 463.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.95 : 616.14 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.95/616.14 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.95x = 616.14 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.95x = 206,893.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,893.65/445.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.94

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