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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 615.72 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 615.72 and 336.12 is: 463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 615.72 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/615.72 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 615.72 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 206,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,955.81/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.30

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