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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.37, 616.02 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.37, 616.02 and 335.66 is: 463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.37 : 616.02 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.37/616.02 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.37x = 616.02 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.37x = 206,770.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,770.19/446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.23

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