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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.69, 617.82 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.69, 617.82 and 336.96 is: 465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.69 : 617.82 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.69/617.82 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.69x = 617.82 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.69x = 208,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,180.63/447.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.01

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