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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.09, 614.12 and 335.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.09, 614.12 and 335.38 is: 461.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.09 : 614.12 = 335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.09/614.12 = 335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.09x = 614.12 × 335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.09x = 205,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,963.57/446.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.71

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