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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 617.25 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 617.25 and 336.54 is: 464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 617.25 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/617.25 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 617.25 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 207,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,729.32/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.47

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