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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 617.04 and 336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 617.04 and 336.93 is: 464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 617.04 = 336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/617.04 = 336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 617.04 × 336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 207,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,899.29/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.35

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