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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.38, 616.26 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.38, 616.26 and 336.34 is: 464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.38 : 616.26 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.38/616.26 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.38x = 616.26 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.38x = 207,272.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,272.89/446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.34

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