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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.57, 617.67 and 336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.57, 617.67 and 336.87 is: 464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.57 : 617.67 = 336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.57/617.67 = 336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.57x = 617.67 × 336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.57x = 208,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,074.49/447.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.90

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