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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.60, 616.86 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.60, 616.86 and 336.48 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.60 : 616.86 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.60/616.86 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.60x = 616.86 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.60x = 207,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,561.05/447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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