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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.01, 615.27 and 334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.01, 615.27 and 334.23 is: 461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.01 : 615.27 = 334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.01/615.27 = 334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.01x = 615.27 × 334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.01x = 205,641.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,641.69/446.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.07

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