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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.01, 616.65 and 335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.01, 616.65 and 335.23 is: 462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.01 : 616.65 = 335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.01/616.65 = 335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.01x = 616.65 × 335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.01x = 206,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,719.58/447.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.45

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