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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.83, 616.82 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.83, 616.82 and 336.33 is: 464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.83 : 616.82 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.83/616.82 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.83x = 616.82 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.83x = 207,453.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,453.39/446.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.28

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