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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.56, 617.39 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.56, 617.39 and 336.84 is: 464.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.56 : 617.39 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.56/617.39 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.56x = 617.39 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.56x = 207,959.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,959.96/447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.66

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