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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 617.40 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 617.40 and 336.69 is: 464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 617.40 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/617.40 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 617.40 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 207,872.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,872.41/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.54

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