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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.45, 617.39 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.45, 617.39 and 336.68 is: 464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.45 : 617.39 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.45/617.39 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.45x = 617.39 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.45x = 207,858.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,858.09/447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.54

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