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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.01, 618.99 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.01, 618.99 and 317.79 is: 438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.01 : 618.99 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.01/618.99 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.01x = 618.99 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.01x = 196,708.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,708.83/449.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.09

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