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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 615.75 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 615.75 and 334.38 is: 460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 615.75 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/615.75 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 615.75 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 205,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,893.96/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.70

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