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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.85, 617.32 and 334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.85, 617.32 and 334.11 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.85 : 617.32 = 334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.85/617.32 = 334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.85x = 617.32 × 334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.85x = 206,252.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,252.05/447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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