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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 616.80 and 336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 616.80 and 336.36 is: 463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 616.80 = 336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/616.80 = 336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 616.80 × 336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 207,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,466.85/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.76

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