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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.06, 615.32 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.06, 615.32 and 335.34 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.06 : 615.32 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.06/615.32 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.06x = 615.32 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.06x = 206,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,341.93/446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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