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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.27, 615.49 and 336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.27, 615.49 and 336.09 is: 463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.27 : 615.49 = 336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.27/615.49 = 336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.27x = 615.49 × 336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.27x = 206,860.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,860.03/446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.53

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