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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.60, 615.94 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.60, 615.94 and 335.88 is: 463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.60 : 615.94 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.60/615.94 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.60x = 615.94 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.60x = 206,881.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,881.93/446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.24

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