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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 616.05 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 616.05 and 336.18 is: 463.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 616.05 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/616.05 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 616.05 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 207,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,103.69/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.44

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